dispensatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*pen"sa*to*ry adjective

Etymology

L. dispensatorius relating to management. See Dispense, v. t.

Definitions

1. Granting, or authorized to grant, dispensations. "Dispensatory power." Bp. Rainbow.

Dis*pen"sa*to*ry noun

Wordforms

plural Dispensatories

Definitions

1. A book or medicinal formulary containing a systematic description of drugs, and of preparations made from them. It is usually, but not always, distinguished from a pharmacop&oe;ia in that it issued by private parties, and not by an official body or by government.